The India Zone

India is a fabled land of Rajas and Maharajas and their association with forts and palaces is very old. There are several forts and palaces spread across the length and breadth of he country. Travel to Indian Palaces to know about them, as each palace has an interesting story behind its construction. Travel to Indian Palaces to give a deep thought to the construction material and architectural style, as they inform about the period of their construction. Travel to Indian Palaces to study the decoration and ornamentation on the walls and ceilings of the palaces, as they tell about the taste and richness of its patrons.

Most of the palaces have been converted to the heritage hotels. Travel to Indian Palaces not only to see them but also to stay in them. Enliven the life of a Royal in these heritage hotels where you might get a chance to lie on the bed of the erstwhile Maharaja or use the bathroom of a former Maharani. Travel to Indian Palaces to ponder how lavish a life style the kings and queens of these palaces lived in the past.

Some of the palaces have also been converted into museums. Travel to Indian Palaces to witness the treasure displayed in these museums. Many of the museums displays the items that were used by the former imperials like their weapons, clothes, utensils, paintings, carpets, jewelry, trophies of hunted animals, upholstery and furniture. Besides the artifacts and articles of the royalty, you may also see antiquities and exhibits acquire from the nearby regions. Travel to Indian Palaces to witness plethora of collection in order to get an insight about the fashion, aesthetics and aura of the royalty.

Palaces in Rajasthan, India
The forts and palaces in Rajasthan provide a colorful picture to the otherwise barren and dull skyline of Rajasthan. 'Land of Chivalry and Valiance', Rajasthan is endowed with several palaces that have stood the test of time. They have successfully defended their masters from the enemy attack, protected them from the tough weather and now attract a number of tourists every year.

Palaces in South India
Just as the North India, South India also boasts of several exquisite palaces. The palaces of South India are as grand in architecture, as lavish in ornamentation and as graceful to look at as the palaces of North India. The only difference between the palaces of North India and the South India is that the palaces of South India are of the later period. The kings of the local kingdoms or the British patronized most of the palaces of South India.